Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Becomes Most Watched Marvel Film Premiere On Disney+

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Becomes Most Watched Marvel Film Premiere On Disney+

Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is the most-watched Marvel film premiere on Disney+ globally, based on hours streamed in its first five days.

Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death.

As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.

Introducing Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, ruler of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, is now playing in theaters and streaming on Disney+.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is now nominated for five Academy Awards®; fans of the film can watch behind-the-scenes footage and interviews of the making of the movie in “Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” streaming on Disney+ February 8th.

DISNEY+ ANNOUNCES “BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER” STREAMING DEBUT

DISNEY+ ANNOUNCES “BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER” STREAMING DEBUT

Disney+ rang in the New Year with fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, announcing the Feb. 1 streaming debut of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will join 16 other Marvel Cinematic Universe movies now streaming in IMAX Enhanced on Disney+, which gives subscribers more pictures with an expanded aspect ratio for an immersive viewing experience at home (content availability varies by region).

In anticipation of the film’s upcoming streaming debut, Proximity Media, in collaboration with Marvel Studios and Marvel Entertainment, released “Wakanda Forever: The Official Black Panther Podcast.” Audiences are invited to listen and learn about the exciting and emotional journey to making the film throughout six episodes.

In Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death.

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER POSTER

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER POSTER

As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. 

Introducing Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, ruler of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, is now playing in theaters.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Makes $330 Million Opening Weekend, Angela Bassett Might Be Nominated For An Oscar For Her Performance

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Makes $330 Million Opening Weekend, Angela Bassett Might Be Nominated For An Oscar For Her Performance

Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ easily breaks the November opening record with $180 million at the domestic box office this weekend.

The film generated ticket sales from more than 4,396 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to estimates from The Walt Disney Co. on Sunday.

Overall, the film performed amazingly at the global box office. It did an additional $150 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $330 million.

The Black Panther sequel marks the 2nd biggest opening of the year behind “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which garnered over $450 million globally on its opening weekend.

The woman-led film also had the 13th-largest opening of all time. One of the highlights of the film was Angela Bassett’s performance, which many believe Bassett will become the first woman to receive an Oscar nomination in the best actress category to portray a Marvel character.

LAGOS WELCOMES BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER CAST

LAGOS WELCOMES BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER CAST

As a first for Marvel Studios it was announced today that cast and filmmakers arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, to kick off the African talent tour of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which will release in cinemas across the continent from Friday, 11 November 2022.

In attendance at the photo call in Lagos were filmmakers and cast from the highly anticipated sequel to 2018’s Black Panther, including stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Winston Duke, as well as director Ryan Coogler.

Lupita Nyong'o attends the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 6, 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

Lupita Nyong’o attends the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 6, 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

Danai Gurira attends the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 6, 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

Danai Gurira attends the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 6, 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

The press conference was followed by a talent and industry-focused press conference hosted by Nigerian radio and television on-air personality, IKOsakioduwa and popular South Africa Radio and Television presenter, Anele Mdoda. Media had the opportunity to engage with talent from the film in a question and answer session, followed by an insightful session that featured director Ryan Coogler, Christine Service (Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa), Moses Babatope (Deputy Managing Director for Filmhouse Group and Managing Director of FilmOne Entertainment), as well as Chioma Ude, Founder of AFRIFF.

The group is visiting Nigeria for the first time to kick off continent-wide celebrations ahead of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s release.

Tenoch Huerta Mejía attends the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 6, 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

Tenoch Huerta Mejía attends the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 6, 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

Winston Duke attends the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 6, 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

Winston Duke attends the African Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on November 6, 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

In the film, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.

Introducing Tenoch Huerta as Namor, ruler of Talokan, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, releases in cinemas across the continent on Friday, 11 November 2022.

BEHIND THE SCENES AT MARVEL STUDIOS’ “BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER” WORLD PREMIERE

BEHIND THE SCENES AT MARVEL STUDIOS’ “BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER” WORLD PREMIERE

Stars, filmmakers, and special guests came together on the purple carpet in Hollywood for the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Film stars attending tonight included Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Alex Livinalli and Mabel Cadena, among others.

Joining the stars were filmmakers Ryan Coogler (directed by/screenplay by), Joe Robert Cole (screenplay by), Kevin Feige and Nate Moore (producers), Louis D’Esposito and Victoria Alonso (executive producers), and Ludwig Göransson (music by/score produced by/songs produced by).

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: (L-R) Nate Moore and Ryan Coogler attend the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on October 26, 2022. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Also in attendance was global icon Rihanna, who returns to the airwaves this Friday with “Lift Me Up,” the lead single from the upcoming “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” original soundtrack.


Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. 

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: Angela Bassett attends the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on October 26, 2022. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Introducing Tenoch Huerta Mejíaas Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 26: (L-R) Dominique Thorne, Louis D'Esposito, Co-President of Marvel Studios, and Alan Bergman, Chairman of Disney Studios Content attend the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on October 26, 2022. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: (L-R) Dominique Thorne, Louis D’Esposito, Co-President of Marvel Studios, and Alan Bergman, Chairman of Disney Studios Content attend the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on October 26, 2022. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, opens in U.S. theaters on November 11, 2022.